Buying or selling a home is likely the biggest financial decision of your entire life and you need a Realtor if you want to do it right.
A good agent can provide expert advice to make the real estate process easier, and they can prevent you from making costly mistakes along the way.
Instead of relying on your friends and family to refer you to the agent they used years ago, remember these tips when interviewing both listing agents and buyers agents and you’ll find the right one in no time.
Here are the top 6 things you need to look for when selecting a Realtor to list your home and help you find your next.
1. Experience Matters
When you are looking to sell your biggest investment you need to make sure you are working with a qualified Realtor who can help you get the most for your home.
Choosing a realtor just because they are a family friend isn’t a good idea when you’re selling your most valuable asset. You need to work with a professional that you can trust, with a proven track record of getting the job done.
2. Availability
Real estate, much like life, moves quickly. You need an agent who will keep up. Make sure you go with a Realtor who responds to calls, texts, and emails in a prompt and timely manner.
3. Local Market Knowledge
Your agent needs to understand the local market, home values, and emerging trends. Without this how are they going to be able to advise you on your listing price? Having a Realtor with intimate knowledge of the local market will also be a major advantage when it comes time for them to help you find your next home.
4. Forward-Thinking
This isn't your mom and dad's real estate market and you need an agent who is on the cutting edge of technology. Being tech savvy and innovative is important when it comes to being available for clients, using technology to better promote and market listings, and sell your home fast.
At Hometiva, our technology centric approach allows us to reduce the cost of doing business so we can pass along incredible savings to our clients. We aren’t talking about hundreds of dollars, we’re talking thousands of dollars in savings!
Hometiva has saved clients over $1,000,000 in unnecessary commissions!
5. Negotiation & Contract Assistance
You need a Realtor who is also a skilled negotiator when it comes to reviewing offers and inspections. When the offer comes in, you need an agent who will review everything and determine the best way to respond.
Many real estate transactions have issues and problems that arise. Here at Hometiva, we pride ourselves on solving those issues and problems to get the deal closed!
Your Hometiva agent will guide you through the inspection, appraisal, and closing… and continue to be there for you until the end.
6. Reviews
Like any fact-finding mission, you want to find as much information about an agent as possible.
Recent reviews give you a more accurate picture of how the agent is performing in today's market. New technology—specifically, social media—has reshaped the real estate industry, so you want an agent who stays current and knows how to navigate the fast-changing market.
Things to avoid when choosing a real estate agent
When interviewing agents, keep an eye out for the following red flags:
● They suggest the highest price for your home - Pricing a home too high for the market will dissuade buyers from looking at it because it will give off the impression that you’re unrealistic.
● They are a part-time agent - Your agent should actively work to find you homes or market your property every day.
● They are a relative - Just because you know them doesn’t mean they’re going to do the best job at selling your home or finding you listings. Choosing someone you’re close with may have a negative effect on both your real estate transaction and your relationship.
If you’re still deciding between several agents or brokerages after finding out all of the above, go with the one who asks you the right questions. If they’re interested in getting to know more about you and your goals, they’re most likely focused on customer service and will work to get you the best deal.
And when it comes to customer service, Hometiva’s experience is truly unrivaled. Contact us today and find out for yourself.
Backed by over one hundred 5-Star Reviews, it’s easy to see why Hometiva is the right choice.
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